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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,794.54, 7,996.44 and 3,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,794.54, 7,996.44 and 3,141.94 is: 4,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,794.54 : 7,996.44 = 3,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,794.54/7,996.44 = 3,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,794.54x = 7,996.44 × 3,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,794.54x = 25,124,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,334.69/5,794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.86

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